Tuesday, March 11, 2014
This Thursday in Helena! Jason DeShaw: Finding Serenity in the Storm.... March 13, 2014, 7pm at Carroll College
From Jason:
"I hope this finds you warm and well. As you know, I have begun a new chapter in my life of sharing my story of mental illness and recovery with songs being sung throughout. It has an ebb and flow to it that really seems to reach audiences. There are a number of state and national decision makers who have caught wind of this new movement and are interested in the call for humanity.
On March 13, 2014 I will be debuting my story and song to the community of Helena. I think it will be worth watching as it will come from the heart. If you are able to make the trek, I think I can help with getting a room for you at the Wingate by Wyndham. Attached to this email is a poster for the event and here is a video with some footage from my recent performance at Warm Springs."
Jason DeShaw has performed across the United States, Canada, and Europe from concert halls to psychiatric hospitals. He has shared the stage withThe Oakridge Boys, Emerson Drive and Little Big Town. Jason has released five albums of original country music.
Beyond the music, Jason is an inspirational speaker sharing his story of living with bipolar disorder. His story of recovery, "Serenity in the Storm", is interwoven with original music that soundtracks his life's struggles and triumphs.
Jason’s songs and story speak to humanity. Discover more at LegendaryArtists.com.
Beyond the music, Jason is an inspirational speaker sharing his story of living with bipolar disorder. His story of recovery, "Serenity in the Storm", is interwoven with original music that soundtracks his life's struggles and triumphs.
Jason’s songs and story speak to humanity. Discover more at LegendaryArtists.com.
Monday, March 10, 2014
Final Community Plastics Recycling Drive this Friday, March 14 through Monday, March 17th! City of Helena to establish a permanent program
The final community plastics drive hosted by S.A.V.E. will be this coming Friday through the following Monday. Details of the City of Helena program to being collecting plastics at the Transfer Station should be available by the City in the coming weeks.
Details about the S.A.V.E. drive are available at Savemobile.org
- Matt E
Details about the S.A.V.E. drive are available at Savemobile.org
- Matt E
Sunday, March 2, 2014
Snow plowing schedule this weekend in Helena / Please Park Off of City Street if Able!
From Ben Sautter, Superintentent of the City of Helena Street Department the afternoon of Friday, February 28, 2014:
STREETS & TRAFFIC SNOW PLAN
Schedule for March 2nd 3rd and 4th
For this weekend Saturday March 1st we plan to run two shifts with four operators for an early morning shift and three operators for the afternoon shift. We will start the first shift at 4:00 am to 12:30 pm and the afternoon shift will run till 12:00 pm to 8:30 pm. Our Street Supervisor will be on shift 7:00 am to 3:30 pm at least. We have two mechanics available in the event of breakdowns. This schedule will give us coverage for 16 hours a day.
For Sunday March 2nd we plan to run two shifts with four operators for an early morning shift and four operators for the afternoon shift. We will start the first shift at 4:00 am to 12:30 pm and the afternoon shift will run till 12:00 pm to 8:30 pm. Our Street Supervisor will be on shift 7:00 am to 3:30 pm at least. We have two mechanics available in the event of breakdowns. This schedule will give us coverage for 16 hours a day.
Monday morning March 3rd we will start the morning with four operators at 4:00 am. and we will add three more operators at 7:00 am. The afternoon shift will be at 1:00 pm and we will have three more operators available. We are planning to have the operators run 10 to 12 hour shifts if necessary and expect to run till late in the day which would be 10:00 or 11:00 pm tonight. The rest of the week may be the same schedule as we are expect it to take most of the week to catch up to this weekend storm.
We were planning to begin snow removal operations Monday evening March 3rd but that has been canceled due to the predicted snow this weekend. Snow removal will be discussed later next week as conditions dictate and we get past the storm we are in now and this weekend.
Any questions please call the City Street Division during working hours and for needs after hours go through City Dispatch.
Additional note from the City Managers Office:
Mayor, Commission, and Press,
Please see the attached snow plan for the weekend.
Press: I would sincerely appreciate it if you would ask folks to voluntarily park off street or out least off of the snow routes. It makes the clearing of snow off streets much easier and successful. Thank you
Ronald J. Alles, City Manager
City of Helena
316 N. Park Avenue
Helena, MT 59623
STREETS & TRAFFIC SNOW PLAN
Schedule for March 2nd 3rd and 4th
For this weekend Saturday March 1st we plan to run two shifts with four operators for an early morning shift and three operators for the afternoon shift. We will start the first shift at 4:00 am to 12:30 pm and the afternoon shift will run till 12:00 pm to 8:30 pm. Our Street Supervisor will be on shift 7:00 am to 3:30 pm at least. We have two mechanics available in the event of breakdowns. This schedule will give us coverage for 16 hours a day.
For Sunday March 2nd we plan to run two shifts with four operators for an early morning shift and four operators for the afternoon shift. We will start the first shift at 4:00 am to 12:30 pm and the afternoon shift will run till 12:00 pm to 8:30 pm. Our Street Supervisor will be on shift 7:00 am to 3:30 pm at least. We have two mechanics available in the event of breakdowns. This schedule will give us coverage for 16 hours a day.
Monday morning March 3rd we will start the morning with four operators at 4:00 am. and we will add three more operators at 7:00 am. The afternoon shift will be at 1:00 pm and we will have three more operators available. We are planning to have the operators run 10 to 12 hour shifts if necessary and expect to run till late in the day which would be 10:00 or 11:00 pm tonight. The rest of the week may be the same schedule as we are expect it to take most of the week to catch up to this weekend storm.
We were planning to begin snow removal operations Monday evening March 3rd but that has been canceled due to the predicted snow this weekend. Snow removal will be discussed later next week as conditions dictate and we get past the storm we are in now and this weekend.
Any questions please call the City Street Division during working hours and for needs after hours go through City Dispatch.
Additional note from the City Managers Office:
Mayor, Commission, and Press,
Please see the attached snow plan for the weekend.
Press: I would sincerely appreciate it if you would ask folks to voluntarily park off street or out least off of the snow routes. It makes the clearing of snow off streets much easier and successful. Thank you
Ronald J. Alles, City Manager
City of Helena
316 N. Park Avenue
Helena, MT 59623
Tuesday, February 18, 2014
Great News for Transit in Helena and Montana! "Intercity Bus Service Restored to I-15 Corridor from Butte to Great Falls"
For Immediate Release: Contact:
February 18, 2014 Jacob Price, Operations Manager
208-317-8212
David Jacobs,
MDT Transit Section Supervisor
Intercity Bus Service Restored to I-15 Corridor from Butte to Great Falls
Salt Lake Express to serve eight communities along corridor starting February 20th
Salt Lake Express announced today that they will begin intercity bus service between Butte, Helena, and Great Falls starting February 20th, serving eight communities on the I-15 corridor north of Butte that have been without service since last summer. The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and Salt Lake Express have been working on restoring the connection since that time, culminating in a signed contract last week. Funding comes from the Federal Transit Administration 5311(f) Intercity Bus Program, which is designed to connect rural communities with urban centers and with the National Bus Network.
Communities along I-15 north of Butte first lost service in March, 2013 when Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) inspectors shut down the Billings-based Rimrock Stages bus fleet. Salt Lake Express operated the route last summer, but ridership was not high enough for it to be financially viable, so service was terminated until a funding source could be found.
“This is a great additional connection for us,” said Tom Price, the owner of Salt Lake Express. “This will allow the people living in this corridor to have access to all the destinations we serve as well as into the National Bus Network which includes the continental U.S. This gives them more options for transportation. We are excited to partner with the Montana Department of Transportation on this project!” Price has won awards for his business. He was named Businessman of the Year by the Rexburg Chamber of Commerce and has led the Salt Lake Express administration team to success by his wisdom, perseverance and inspiration.
Stops on the new route will include Great Falls, Ulm Junction, Cascade, Craig Junction, Wolf Creek, Helena, Boulder, Basin, and Butte. This service will connect at the Butte Bus Transfer Center with the Salt Lake Express bus to Rexburg, Idaho Falls, Pocatello, and Salt Lake City via
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I-15; and the Jefferson Lines I-90 eastbound and westbound routes to Missoula, Bozeman, Billings, and points beyond. Buses will run on the following schedule:
- Great Falls to Butte southbound via I-15: Great Falls 3:15pm; Helena 5:45pm; arriving in Butte at 6:15pm.
- Butte to Great Falls northbound via I-15: Butte 6:45pm; Helena 8:00pm; arriving in Great Falls at 9:45pm.
Salt Lake Express’s goal is to reach all rural and urban communities with their own connections as well as coordinating with numerous other providers throughout the state in these regions they serve. This goal of connectivity is shared by Montana Transportation Department. Salt Lake Express currently operates eight other routes in Utah, Idaho and Wyoming. All these routes connect to each other in a timely fashion with very few layovers and waiting time. Seamless connectivity throughout this region has been achieved as a result of an outstanding management team and includes the routes between the following communities and points in between:
- Salt Lake Express provides service from Rexburg, ID to Salt Lake City, UT (11 times daily)
- Salt Lake City, UT to Provo, UT (2 times daily)
- Idaho Falls, ID to Butte, MT (2 times daily)
- Rexburg, ID to West Yellowstone, MT (2 times daily)
- Rexburg, ID to Jackson, WY(2 times daily)
- Pocatello, ID to Boise, ID (2 times daily)
- Logan, UT to Salt Lake City, UT (11 times daily)
- Logan, UT to Rexburg, ID (5 times daily)
To see all Salt Lake Express schedules or make reservations visit www.SaltLakeExpress.comor call 1-800-356-9796.
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Saturday, February 8, 2014
Tenmile Watershed Receives National Focus
Previous Post: Protecting Tenmile Watershed is a Priority for Helena and Opportunity to Demonstrate Collaborative Stewardship of Public Lands
Coverage of USDA Under Secretary for Natural Resources and the Environment Robert Bonnie's visit to Helena, tour of the Tenmile Watershed, and celebration of the 50th year of the Land and Water Conservation Fund:
"USDA unveils $30 million national forest and watershed restoration initiative in Helena"
"USDA Undersecretary, Bullock hear Helena Ten-Mile Watershed discussion"
"Under Secretary Meets With Helena Area Officials"
"USDA to spend $30M on forest projects"
"Groups: Keep land, water fund
Program celebrates 50 years"
Monday, February 3, 2014
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